People with social phobia experience extreme anxiety or panic when they know that they have to talk or interact with others. They often find themselves isolating rather than risk the rejection or ridicule that they fear.

When we GIVE IN to others, we GIVE UP on ourselves

It’s easy to throw around terms like enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, illumination and awakening. But what do they really mean? And when do we get there?

Do you automatically adjust your behavior to try to have some control over what others think of you – trying to get approval and avoid disapproval?

When you break life into 15-minute chunks you can do (or refrain from) just about anything.

Clutter is a big problem for many people. At a lecture that I gave, I asked for a show of hands regarding how many people had problems with clutter and disorganization. I was surprised to find that at least half the people raised their hands.

Everyday people change, as well as circumstances, needs, and feelings. This is but normal, for there are relationships that are built to last, while there are those that can only go on for so long.

When perpetrators feel they are losing control, their means to exercise control escalates.

What do you see when you look at your partner?

Lack of “emotional safety” is the number one indicator of a potentially dangerous relationship. It may seem subtle, yet it is ever so significant with respect to your well-being.